Paramedic - Full Time Plus - Off-site Emergency Department

St. Tammany Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is hiring an ER Paramedic to support the nursing staff with bedside care, perform specialized skills, and help maintain patient safety under the supervision of a physician.

This position requires a high school diploma, one year of acute care or EMT/Paramedic experience, active BLS/ACLS/PALS, and state paramedic license plus national certification. The 42-hour week includes a 12p–12a shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of acute care hospital experience or one year as EMT/Paramedic.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• State Paramedic license and National Registry paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine bedside care and perform specialized skills.
• Report any unusual incidents or findings and maintain patient safety.
• Work under the direct supervision of a physician.

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

Work Shift: 12p-12a

JOB SUMMARY:

The ER Paramedic is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and always maintains patient safety to a group of patients for a designated time period. Paramedic provides care in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital and works under the direct supervision of a physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• One-year acute care hospital experience or one year experience as an EMT/Paramedic on an ambulance crew or Patient Care Technician.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire) certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Upon hire, the paramedic will be assigned a de-escalation class via Health Stream.
• State Paramedic license through the LA Dept. of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and national license through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties. In order to be considered, the candidate must be 28 years or older in age.

Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check. Driving records shall not contain any of the following within the past 3 years (see policy):

• 3 or more moving violations
• 2 or more accidents
• 1 major violation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) - seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing

Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.